Location
Sunderland
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
02/12/2025
Closing date
23/12/2025
Job Title: Graduate Lighting Consultant
Salary: £24,000 - £25,000
Location: Sunderland
About the Role
We are hiring for a specialist lighting team, they are looking for a Grauate Lighting Consultant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with an engineering background who want to develop expertise in lighting design, technology, and consultancy.
Lighting Consultants play a crucial role in designing safe, efficient, and visually appealing environments. You'll combine technical engineering knowledge with creativity to deliver lighting solutions that enhance spaces while meeting strict standards, sustainability goals, and client expectations.
What a Lighting Consultant Does
As a Lighting Consultant, you will:
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Design lighting schemes for a wide range of office environments, ensuring compliance with regulations and achieving required light levels
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Use lighting modelling software to simulate illumination, energy performance, and visual comfort
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Carry out light surveys to assess existing conditions and provide recommendations
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Prepare CAD drawings, layouts, and documentation to support project delivery
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Work closely with architects, engineers, and clients to ensure integrated design solutions
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Attend site visits to review installations, take measurements, and support commissioning
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Provide advice on lighting controls, energy saving measures, and best-practice lighting principles
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Project manage multiple assignments, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget
Essential Requirements
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Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree
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Full UK driving licence
Desirable Skills & Experience
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Lighting-specific qualifications (Lighting Degree or Diplomas)
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Experience in photography
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Conducting light surveys
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Previous site work experience
Benefits
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Monthly gym membership
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Company mobile phone
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Annual Christmas payment
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Paid overtime
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Flexible working arrangements
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Relaxed and friendly work atmosphere
If you're an enthusiastic engineering professional with a passion for lighting and innovative design, we would love to hear from you.
Contact Abi King at Penguin Recruitment to apply